Resources on Abuse

 

Many of these books have quizzes that may help assess the marriage. Most can be found through Hoopla or Libby for free, and definitely on Kindle for a very low price. 

Also, many of the authors have podcasts that are updated regularly. They are worth checking out. 

The Emotionally Destructive Marriage by Leslie Vernick

The Life Saving Divorce by Gretchen Baskerville

Is It Me? by Natalie Hoffman

All the Scary Little Gods by Natalie Hoffman

A Well Trained Wife by Tia Levings- this book contains very strong language, but I believe that even those in happy marriages should read and be aware of some women's realities they are hiding behind closed doors

The Bible Doesn’t Tell Me So: Why you don’t have to submit to domestic abuse and coercive control by Helen Paynter

Why Does He Do That? by Lundy Bancroft

The Christian Abuser: Recognizing and dealing with abuse in the Christian community by Guy Goodall

The Verbally Abusive Relationship by Patricia Evans

Is It Abuse?: A Biblical Guide to Identifying Domestic Abuse and Helping Victims

The Great Sex Rescue by Sheila Wray Gregoire

Boundaries by Henry Cloud and John Townsend

This ministry has quizzes, programs, a hotline... many resources

Not Under Bondage: Biblical Divorce for Abuse, Adultery and Desertion

https://youtu.be/OS04fAal3Zo?si=iIncmksW3UzV2i32

When the Body Says No: The Cost of Hidden Stress

When the Body Says No- For strong readers only or for counselors